Systems Engineer

Job Summary Our Media & Entertainment client is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team! This role is a highly skilled Kubernetes-focused professional tasked to design, build, and maintain scalable, highly available systems in a high-traffic enterprise environment. Core Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes clusters (primarily EKS) Respond to production incidents and perform root cause analysis Operate highly available, high-traffic production systems Manage cluster lifecycle operations: upgrades, node scaling, HA configurations, disaster recovery Configure and optimize: networking, ingress controllers, service mesh/load balancing, storage classes, RBAC/security policies Troubleshoot Kubernetes issues involving: pods, networking, DNS, resource constraints, autoscaling, cluster performance Support multi-environment Kubernetes platforms (dev/stage/prod) Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of relevant experience (flexible based on skill level) Strong hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture (networking, scaling, security, etc.) Experience using Rancher as a Kubernetes orchestration platform Must understand the underlying Kubernetes infrastructure, not just the interface Familiarity with core AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, etc.) Experience with automation tools such as Ansible (nice to have but valuable) Ability to automate infrastructure, deployments, and operational workflows Strong experience with enterprise consumer and employee-facing systems Proven ability to troubleshoot applications and distributed systems Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) SQL and Oracle database technologies Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Relevant certifications are a plus Strong experience provisioning AWS resources using Terraform preferred Experience in cruise industry or other high-availability, customer-centric environments Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Familiarity with ITIL or IT service management frameworks Key Competencies & Behaviors Ownership & Reliability Mindset Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting Under Pressure Automation & Continuous Improvement Orientation Work Environment Location: Celebration, FL Compensation & Benefits The approximate pay range for this position is between $52.00 and $73.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered #J-18808-Ljbffr KellyMitchell Group